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Nagademo – Halfway Point: A change of Plans…

So I now find myself at the half way point …

of the Nagademo 2012 event. Due to lack of time (work) and me being unwell, I haven’t done anywhere as much work as I would have liked on my Whirly Whirly Game Concept. I have decided to re-assess my situation and am now changing the nature of my project.

I really like my concept for Whirly Whirly and feel that I can not give it the time or justice that it deserves so am shelving it for a later date.

The new project is a collaboration with local New Zealand Musicians, Von Thundersvolt. We spoke a few months ago, while sloshed at a party, about creating a retro inspired game to promote their band. They wanted a tribute to Space Invaders, but with lightning bolts!

Official Cover Art from the recently released Von Thundersvolt Demo, available for free on the link below.

Details are still being worked out but in summary:

A free to play casual game available on a web based browser and also as a stand alone download for Pc & Mac.

2D Space Shooter inspired by classic 80’s games such as Space Invaders and Galaga.

Built with the Unity 3D Engine.

Playing Character is a simplified representation of the band, Von Thundersvolt, aboard a floating vehicle.

Enemies are Corporate Tycoons who are trying to suck away the band’s creativity & convert it into cold hard cash.